When disaster strikes, it can have a profound impact on a state’s healthcare facilities and services. This was certainly the case in Tennessee, where a series of tornadoes in early 2020 caused significant damage to healthcare facilities across the state.
In the aftermath of the storms, many hospitals were left scrambling to provide care for patients. Some had to be evacuated, while others lost power or sustained damage to their buildings. The storms also caused disruptions to the state’s healthcare system, with some patients being redirected to other facilities and some services being suspended.
The impact of the storms was felt most acutely in the Nashville area, where several hospitals were severely damaged. One hospital, Nashville General, sustained such extensive damage that it had to be completely evacuated. Other hospitals in the area were also forced to close their doors or reduce their services.
The storms had a ripple effect on the state’s healthcare system, causing disruptions to care for patients across Tennessee. The damage to healthcare facilities and the disruption to care caused by the storms is likely to have a long-lasting impact on the state’s healthcare system.